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Better Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy365. The Power Of A Child's Voice: An 8-Year-Old's Fight Against Incest In Court: Kelly WallaceAt just 8 years old, Kelly Wallace faced the unimaginable—testifying in court against her own grandfather, a man who committed the heinous act of sexual abuse. Her story is a stark reminder of the silent battles that many face, hidden behind the closed doors of seemingly ordinary homes. Kelly's journey is not just one of survival, but of unwavering courage and the pursuit of healing. As an alcoholic in recovery since 2001, she confronts the overlooked correlation between addiction and the trauma of sexual abuse. With raw honesty, Kelly discusses the ongoing challenges of trust and the complexities of...2024-04-151h 16Better Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy364. Gen X Daddy Drama And A Whole Lot of JiveHave you ever wondered what it's like to walk a mile in someone else's shoes? To drum to the beat of a different life? In this heart-to-heart episode of Better Call Daddy, John, affectionately known as Jive, and one of my favorite podcasters shares his unconventional life journey.  From the young age of 14, he found himself navigating the harsh realities of homelessness, which later fueled his passion for helping those on the streets. Despite the trials, John's spirit remains unbreakable as he shares his candid thoughts on marriage, parenting, and the pursuit of purpose over fleeting happiness.2024-04-121h 16Better Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy363. Cantor, Jewish Educator, Playwright of Life Review: The Hospice Musical. Benjamin KintischCan you make a musical about anything?  Absolutely!  From everyday life experiences to fantastical adventures.  Today’s guest talks about creating a hospice musical.  Imagine being in your bed at the end of life and reflecting in a meaningful way!  Where have you been in your journey?  Have you thought about what you want people to say about you when you die?  Have you conducted an interview with a loved one, how about adding some music to that? Benjamin Kintisch, a creator who has experienced pain and loss amidst moments of comedy, has crafted something of immense power.  2024-04-091h 13Better Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy362. The Reality Of Parental Cheerleading: Mama D: Petals of SupportHow do you switch things up in your podcast and collaborate with other creators?  Is parental support always beneficial or can it have negative effects?   Today Mama D and I talk about evaluating one's values, setting boundaries, parenting, mental health, podcasting, trauma, and language learning. Reena emphasized the importance of trust and building it over time in relationships, and how love is a choice that evolves with age and experience. Mama D is the host of Petals of Support podcast https://linktr.ee/petalsofsupport?utm_source=linktree_profile_share2024-04-0358 minBetter Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy359. The Evolution of Alesia Galati: Podcasts, Cults, and Personal GrowthIn today's empowering episode with the remarkable Alesia Galati, we unpack her incredible journey from surviving a cult to mastering the world of podcasting. Alesia shares her poignant story of personal growth, self-discovery, and the power of setting boundaries. She dives into the essence of building authentic relationships with clients and how embracing her unique identity has been pivotal for her business success. Get ready to be inspired by Alesia's transition to a six-figure podcasting powerhouse, her strategic approach to cultivating a valued audience, and her dedication to creating educational content. Plus, don't miss her...2024-03-201h 10Better Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy355. Queen Bea The Matriarch of the Franklin Family: A Century of PositivityToday is the first day of Women's History Month, Bea Franklin—a 99-year-old beacon of positivity with an infectious philosophy on life, love, and aging. We talk about Bea's remarkable story, from her roots in Philadelphia and New York to her lifelong love affair with classical music. She'll share with us the extraordinary tales of her husband, a World War II war photographer, and the magic behind their swift marriage that defied her mother's expectations. Our conversation with Bea unveils the complexities of family dynamics, the art of maintaining relationships, and the timeless wisdom that co...2024-03-0157 minBetter Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy350. Riffs, Relationships, and Real Talk: Amy Edwards on Pursuing Passions Post-30Ever feel like it's too late to chase a dream or start over? From rockin' Austin's music scene and penning empowering books to finding love after two decades and candidly sharing her transformative journey — Amy Edward's story is a testament to the magic of reinvention at any age. Tune in to discover how to detach from outcomes, embrace new experiences, and live a life where anything's possible. Don't just dream it, be it. Subscribe to Better Call Daddy now — where amazing lives and wisdom await. Keep soaring, it’s your time to shine! Amy Ed...2024-01-3100 minBetter Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy349. From Anxiety to Art: Tom Vaughan's Emotional Screenwriting JourneyImmerse yourself in the world of Hollywood and screenwriting in this fascinating episode of the Better Call Daddy Show, as our guest, Tom Vaughan, takes you on a rollercoaster ride of his life's journey. In the creative realm, learn about his love for the scripting process, the challenges he faced in the industry, his improvisational skills, and how he uses personal experiences to fuel his work. Gain a rare insight into the complexities of filmmaking, the power struggle between creativity and financial concerns, as well as the value of collaboration in successful filmmaking. On a...2024-01-251h 17Better Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy345. Terrorism and Trauma Leads to Ezra Max’s TruthEzra Max, a firm believer in the interconnectedness of life events, believes that nothing happens by chance. This outlook shapes his engagement with the world, particularly in his discussions, which often revolve around impactful subjects such as parenting and significant global issues. Recently, amid hostilities erupting in Israel, Ezra has found himself in a dialogue that extends beyond his initial expectations. With a personal connection to the unfolding crisis, his experience is a stark reminder of the rise of anti-Semitism not just in Israel, but across the United States and the world. Ezra's voice is an important one in...2024-01-041h 19Better Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy339. Wrestling with Life, Love, and Legacy: Marvelous Marc Mero’s Inspiring PathMarc Mero is the former WWE Intercontinental Heavyweight Champ and the former WCW World Television Champ.  He is the founder of Champion of Choices.  Marc has spoken to thousands and thousands of young people about making the right choices. His YouTube videos have garnered millions of views.  He's known as the #1 school presenter! Welcome to another riveting episode of Better Call Daddy. I'm your host, Reena Friedman Watts, joined by my dad, Big Daddy Wayne Friedman, and our guest today, Marc Mero; America's top school presenter and a distinguished wrestling champion. From lying on the canvas in the...2023-11-2249 minBetter Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy338. A Clash of Worldviews: Spirituality, Intellectuality, and the Reality of the Israel Conflict: Batya Ungar-Sargon, NewsweekHow can we encourage more productive and respectful dialogue in today's polarized society? How can we ensure that media outlets present fair and impartial reporting? Today's brilliant guest Batya Ungar-Sargon opinion editor for Newsweek emphasizes the importance of discussing different points of view and having open-minded conversations. From the urgent need to make better choices to the pursuit of global unity, Batya shares her unique perspectives on how we can navigate a world plagued by extreme hatred and destruction. We explore the power of truth, the pitfalls of radicalism, and the importance of finding a middle ground...2023-11-1658 minBetter Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy337. Sal Greco, NYPD Officer Turned Advocate: Fighting Injustice and CorruptionSal Greco did nothing wrong!   Do you think there is a double standard in how political associations are perceived and addressed? In today's episode, we dive deep into the world of law enforcement, politics, and the pursuit of truth. Our special guest, Sal Greco, a former NYPD officer, opens up about his experiences and the challenges he's faced with corruption. From his termination for his association with Roger Stone to his ongoing legal battle against the city, Sal shares his side of the story. As we explore issues of police proactivity, dr...2023-11-091h 07Better Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy336. From Tragedy to Healing: Lance Schuttler’s Journey in Questioning the Healthcare SystemLance Schuttler's story will touch your heart. From questioning the medical system to finding peace after his father's tragic death, he's on a mission to revolutionize the world of health and wellness. In today's episode, Lance Schuttler, the CEO and owner of Ascent Nutrition shares his personal journey and the inspiration behind his company's mission. We'll also dive into topics like mental wellness, the power of natural remedies, and the importance of questioning mainstream narratives. Ascent Nutrition offers pure, organic products that make a real difference. Their coffee, free from mold and mycotoxins...2023-11-0152 minBetter Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy335. How do we utilize optimal stalking to master relationship building? Benoit Kim and Reena WattsToday's episode is a re-broadcast of Benoit Kim, Host of the Discover More Podcast, interviewing me. Is your network truly your net worth? How do successful people manage their relationships?   Today’s conversation with a top 1% podcaster and master networker will teach you how to unlock your relationship-building skills. Reena Friedman Watts is a former producer of The Jerry Springer Show, a radio personality, and a top 1% globally ranked podcast host. Reena’s show: Better Call Daddy, is the culmination of her over 2 decades of media and networking expertise, her curiosity as a stor...2023-10-271h 32Better Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy334. From Reality Television to Real Love: Creating Love On Purpose: Orna and Matthew WaltersWhy do some people find love easily and some people struggle to have lasting love?  Do you think that girls marry their fathers, and boys marry their mothers?  What are the biggest mistakes people make while dating? In today's Better Call Daddy episode, we have the pleasure of diving deep into the fascinating world of relationships and personal growth with our special guests, Matthew and Orna Walters. This dynamic couple has a wealth of knowledge and experience when it comes to finding happiness, navigating the complexities of love, and building lasting connections. Throughout the episode, we...2023-10-251h 04Better Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy333. The Adam Triple A. Adams: Grow Your Show Through Fatherhood, Podcasting, and EntrepreneurshipWhat steps can we take to enhance our connections with health, family, and work, and how can we foster personal growth and development as individuals? In this installment of Better Call Daddy, our special guest Adam A. Adams explores the captivating realm of podcasting and the concept of recruiting a team to achieve greater efficiency while working fewer hours. He highlights the importance of not solely focusing on asking sequential questions during interviews, but rather diving deeper through active listening and asking follow-up questions, similar to a doctor's approach. This approach allows the interviewee to...2023-10-1852 minBetter Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy328. From Hobby to Business: Exploring the Different Paths of Podcasting Success : Alicia Araujo-Elatassi and Reena WattsIf you are interested in having a podcast of your own this episode is for you! Alicia Araujo-Elatassi is a passionate podcast host, a woman business owner, a forty plus female, who's always been fascinated by the medium. Everywhere she goes, people are intrigued when she mentions her podcast, are curious about how it started and the lessons she’s learned. Alicia believes that podcasting is something that interests everyone, especially those with businesses who are constantly searching for new ways to market themselves and teach others about their work. She is grateful that someone fi...2023-09-1248 minBetter Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy315. Inside The World Of Exorcism: From Darkness to Light And The Power of Faith. Father Vince LampertWhat role do you believe mental health evaluations should play in determining whether or not someone is experiencing extraordinary demonic activity? Do you think the increase in requests for exorcisms during the COVID-19 pandemic is related to people's increased feelings of anxiety and isolation? On this episode of Better Call Daddy, Father Vincent Lampert talks about his experiences with exorcism and demonic forces. Father Lampert explains the different types of demonic activity and how the Church handles them, including its protocol for determining if an individual needs an exorcism. He also shares his views on...2023-06-201h 03Better Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy308. From Foster Care To Funnyman: A Comedian’s Life. Monroe MartinIs comedy a calling? How do you become memorable on stage and get the audience to connect with you?  Can you take criticism?   Monroe Martin III is a colorful and imaginative comedian with a lifetime of hard knock experiences that have been spun into side-splitting jokes and stories. Monroe was born and raised in Philadelphia, one usually wouldn't find Monroe's life story laughable.  After all how inappropriate is it to laugh at a foster child who jumped around from one dysfunctional family to another?   Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy. Monro...2023-05-0254 minBetter Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy306. How This 20 Year Old Built And Sold An American Apparel Brand. Sam WeinsteinWhat problems do YouTubers have?  What do they need and want?  Providing value gets their attention and creates opportunities!  What’s the formula for success?  Tune in! Sam Weinstein was just a 14 year old Mindcraft kid who created some online games then some of the biggest names on YouTube took notice which ultimately led to him selling his first company at 20! Sam Weinstein is an American entrepreneur and Host of The Sam Weinstein Show. He’s worked with the world's top YouTubers before he built an American apparel brand to $1.5M and exited...2023-04-171h 00Better Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy305. Forgiving My Father’s Murderer! Rose Khun“I’m the daughter of the man you killed.” That is the message today’s guest Rosie Kuhn sent to her dad’s killer. Today’s guest did the unimaginable she forgave her father’s murderer and defined the meaning of life!  How can we forgive? How can we grieve?  How can we heal?  You have to feel it to heal it! Rose Kuhn and I met through Evan Carmichael’s supportive community (my first podcast episode).  She wanted to gain confidence in public speaking so she started by creating hundreds of live videos!  That’ll do it!  Better Call...2023-04-1148 minBetter Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy299. More Than Just Her Father’s Daughter, She Profits, Author. Mel McSherryWhat is your main title and descriptor?  What is your relationship with those titles?  Today we are going to redefine terms!  How does the work you are doing feel?  “Learn to say no to the good to say yes to the best.” - John C. Maxwell Todays’s guest is a business and life guide and helps others through human design vernacular!  What do you want today and what do you want to leave behind?  Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy!   Mel McSherry (She/They)  is an International Business & Life Guide, Speaker, Autho...2023-02-281h 01Better Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy296. Is Hell A Scare Tactic? Alex ParkviewWhat are the basic beliefs of satanism?  How do you get to hell? What is unforgivable?  What is blasphemy?  Alex Parkview was raised Roman Catholic, did the sacraments, but his dad was closest to a Buddhist.  His dad wanted him to have a moral background.  Alex feels like his "A Twist Of Faith" podcast is his calling to make people think about things they don’t normally think about just like his dad did after sermons.  He tried him help him understand the Bible even though they didn’t get to church together.  Better Call Daddy: The Safe Place For Controv...2023-02-061h 02Better Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy295. Adrenal Insufficiency And Violin Proficiency. Asher LaubShould musicians play in pain?  Music is more powerful than we realize!  Adrenal insufficiency led Asher Laub to reinventing himself and turning his pain into purpose.  Music makes Asher jump out of bed every day and keeps him happy.  “Never give up at your own expense,” he says.  He left behind three degrees and became a dancing violinist!  Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy. Asher began classical violin training at the tender age of 2 and had already performed with the Buffalo philharmonic by age 13. ​Asher’s expertise in trans-genre improvisation has led him to a career as...2023-02-0347 minBetter Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy293. Fatherhood, Wouldn’t Trade It. Casey StubbsWhat do you want people to say at your funeral?  What would you want your kids to say about you? What would you want your business associates to say?  What would you want your spouse to say?  What are your kids going to remember?  How much money you made in the market?  Children remember what you do and don’t do, it’s what you model.  Father of 9, Casey Stubbs puts family relationships first and is an expert networker!  It's his mission to teach as many as possible how to make six figures from trading in the financial markets.  He’s a churc...2023-01-2654 minBetter Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy291. A Mom, A Midget, And My Former Jerry Springer Guest -Cher HoltWere you wild and crazy when you were a kid?  Any chapters in your life you’d like to relive?  You did what?  You’re famous!  How would your parents react if you went on the Jerry Springer show?  Today I catch up with Cher Holt the only Jerry Springer Show guest I’ve kept in touch with for 20 years and a special soul!  She may be a little person but she has a huge heart!  What is it like living as a midget?  What does she remember from our Spring Break trip to Jamaica?  What has motherhood been like?  Better C...2023-01-201h 38Better Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy289. Dads With Daughters. Dr. Christopher LewisOne of life’s biggest regrets is wishing we hadn't worked so hard!  How do we make our time together meaningful with our kids?  How do we prepare our children and give them the skills they’ll need to leave our home?  How do we infuse options into our kids’ education?  What career options are your kids interested in?  How can we encourage our childrens’ interests and goals?  As a #dad to #daughters Christopher Lewis loves seeing dads being present and engaged with their children.  It all started with his Dad With Divas blog. A dad’s journey into fatherhood and su...2023-01-1046 minBetter Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy287. Fathering Together And Disrupting Our Kids’ Lives. Brian AndersonWe are all going to make mistakes, letting our kids know we aren’t experts makes room for them to be right.  Today Brian Anderson and I are talking about what we thought parenting would be like versus what it actually is.  The village mentality is coming back and we all need a community of friendship!  Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy. Husband, Dad, Co-founder, Author, and Grant Writer, Brian Anderson likes to talk about fatherhood and it all started at a neighborhood bar.  Now he has a Facebook group with over a hundred thousand member...2022-12-2756 minBetter Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy286. Fatherless Daughters. Rachel Isabela1-3 women are fatherless. At twelve years old Rachel Isabella starting feeling unloved and rejected by her dad.  Have you ever had to cut a family member out of your life?  It’s hard!  It’s painful! And it’s not from a lack of trying! Rachel Isabella then got love bombed, even though she knew it was wrong, because she wanted to be loved.  She hadn’t received love before.  It stemmed from unworthiness that needed to be healed.  Healing is the work we came here to do!  Do we ever truly heal and forgive?  Is there always a p...2022-12-231h 02Better Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy284. Has Civil Dialogue Gone Out The Window? Dr. Andrew FoxDr. Andrew Fox moved to the United States 23 years ago and boy have things changed.  He has appeared on national news and Tucker Carlson about the freedom of speech.  He's been through the legal system to become a citizen and learned its history and bill of rights.  Today we are talking about how civil dialogue is necessary.  Why do you believe what you believe?  Does God exist?  Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space for Controversy. Dr. Andrew Fox is an officiator of weddings, speaker, author, and teacher. He is a professor of historical, theological, cultural, and so...2022-12-1543 minBetter Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy283. The Number One Hector SantiestebanHector Santiesteban and I connected through a Twitter Spaces he organized around unseen challenges women face in the podcasting industry.  Hector grew up around strong women who took control and led the way!  The women were running the show! He was surprised about the underrepresentation of women in podcasting. How different are we living generationally when we think of our lives compared to our grandparents' lives or compared to our children's?  People are never as simple as they may seem!  Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space for Controversy. Hector started creating content on Facebook about 6-7 y...2022-12-1251 minBetter Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy280. How’d It Happen? Mike MalatestaDoes the mafia run the waste management industry or is that just in the movies?  Mike Malatesta and I bonded over our interviews with Stephen M. R. Covey and the subject of trust.  I think a lot of entrepreneurs believe they can do it all on their own if they just keep working harder!  As you mature you have to shift.   Mike Malatesta an entrepreneur, author, and coach has helped found, grow, and sell 2 waste treatment, recycling, and disposal companies. These companies collectively generated more than $500M in revenue while he was involved and sold for m...2022-11-2848 minBetter Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy279. Feeling Burnout? Get Into Motion! Christine CoenWhat does burnout and depression feel like?  Self Care usually goes out the window first!  How can one overcome stress and give it a purpose?  Today we are talking to a holistic burnout specialist, mental health dietician, and host of the Wake Up Your Warrior Podcast, Christine Coen.  Today she talks about her nutritional journey, salsa, and learning the language for what she was going through with mental health.  My dad says we have to stay in motion to beat depression!  Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space for Controversy. Thank you Craig Stanland for the intro!  2022-11-2152 minBetter Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy278. Daddy’s Girls. ALICIA A. ELATASSI & REENA FRIEDMAN WATTSToday’s episode is a special rebroadcast! Oh, just two daddy's girls talking all things father/daughter dynamics. Alicia and I became quick friends when we both mentioned in an intro conversation that our dads are our best buddies! We go in deep into our growth stories, and the lessons our dads have imparted over the years.  When I call my dad he's ready to provide support and confidence, when Alicia calls hers she’s ready to laugh and get over her bullshit real quick. Connect with Alicia https://instagram.com/vibesbyalicia?igshid=YmMyM...2022-11-1757 minBetter Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy277. Scott Carson Does The Work Others Don’t Want To Do, And Got His Work Ethic From His Dad!Scott Carson’s dad was his best friend, a servant community leader, and where he got his work ethic from!  His dad taught him to be compassionate with people and to always keep getting up! Scott Carson takes a marketing first approach to real estate, podcasting, and business!  He’s the host of The Note Closers Show podcast!  He has over 700 episodes and has been doing live virtual events for years!  He’s a master at repurposing content and understands kickbacks from affiliates!  He says, “Deliver equals rich and perfection equals broke!” Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Contr...2022-11-111h 04Better Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy276. There’s Something In That Sauce. Eudell Watts Old Arthur’s BBQMy dad and aunt walk into a bar in Chicago and meet another Watts!  Mr. Eudell Watts and My dad had never been to the bar before and bonded over brewskis, recipes, and legacies!  What recipes are in your family?  Any historical value?  Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy. The Best BBQ Sauce in the world and it’s been passed down 6 generations of Old Arthur’s BBQ!  How do you get your kids interested in what you are trying to do? Eudell Watts the fourth is the cofounder and owner of Old Arthu...2022-11-0857 minBetter Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy275. The Knight Of Honor. Daniel Knight CEO Unicorn UniverseFather’s Day can be challenging especially if you have childhood trauma!  Daniel Knight was his dad’s favorite, one of seven children, he started working in his dad’s bakery at a young age. His dad was his hero and someone he looked up to.  Turns out the bakery could have been a front for what his dad was really doing! FBI showed up!  Arrested his dad for money laundering and Daniel’s life changed forever!  He lost everything!  What lessons did he learn?  Let’s just say the story is similar to the show Ozark! Better Call Daddy: The Safe...2022-11-041h 03Better Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy274. Do Men Fear Women? Dr. Avrum WeissDo you talk to your partner about your relationship?  Are we asking too much of our marriages?  Are men afraid women will leave?  Psychologist, author, and speaker Dr. Avrum Weiss says men are afraid of women and dependent on them.  All men have abandonment issues.  We are built to connect.  We are designed to have relationships and when we don't problems occur.  He's the author of four books, the most recent of which is "Hidden in Plain Sight: How Men's Fears of Women Shape Their Intimate Relationships." He has given over 100 professional presentations and is recognized nationally for his work on...2022-10-3153 minBetter Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy272. Click Record For Meaningful Communication: Dubb Founder Ruben DuaA yogi, a developer, and an introvert until midday.  If you want to help yourself you have to help others, it’s a compounding effect! Ruben Dua is a servant leader and the founder of Dubb technology.  What are Ruben's earliest memories?  What did he learn from his dad?  Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy. Music, meditation, and martial arts can be reverse engineered  Look at what’s around you!  Look for the closest tool and apply it to your target!  How much world knowledge do you have?  How many conversations have you had with strangers?2022-10-271h 10Better Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy271. I Touched The Monkey! BraidBabes CEO Emmily Bowman CXO Tori EverettBraiding has been a part of culture for a long time and has a generational impact!  Grandmas, moms, and daughters bond over braiding, and it continues to evolve!  What does it take to start a National braiding business?  Today I’m talking to the founders of Braidbabes Emmily Bowman and Tori Everett from Buffalo about who they were as little girls, what their parents think, and what caused them to create a business!  How do you establish processes?  How does DEI come into play? How do you scale and launch in a multiple cities!  What happens when clients ask for services...2022-10-2258 minBetter Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy269. Can We All Jump Ahead In Class? Thomas Bellingham, Jr.Communication is the relationship!  What type of communication are you using?  Should I pick up the phone?  Write a letter?  Send a tweet?  How do you communicate with people you don’t see eye to eye with?  Today we are defining class jumping and the role our surroundings play!  Where do we fit in society?  How can we live carpe diem?  How can we get used to calling daddy more?  Would you make a good parent?  Today’s guest Thomas Bellingham, Jr. said his son is teaching him how to live!  Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy! Origi...2022-10-1252 minBetter Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy268. A Battle With Yourself And Finding Your Values. Lewis HuckstepYour triggers are a gift!  What messages do you chose respond to?  Do you pay attention to the messages in your inbox and how does that influence your content?  What are you drawn to do? What are your values and how do you get clear on who you are, your purpose, your mission, your vision, your mental health, and ego.  What is the biggest pain or void in your upbringing?  Self confidence comes from expressing who you truly are, even with Asperger’s. Until you can say you are grateful for something you haven’t let go of it!  Better Cal...2022-10-0754 minBetter Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy267. Changing Lenses And Demanding More For The Future! Rosie YeungHave you ever tried to be someone you’re not?  Forcing doesn’t work! Today’s guest, Rosie Yeung says why can’t we all be kazillionaires?  What if your podcast summary didn’t matter or the tools you used to make a podcast didn’t matter.  However you can make a podcast to get your message out there is what matters! Try the dream!  The more honestly you share the more you will attract your audience!  Shout out Chris Ward Jr. another heart centered storyteller for bringing Rosie Yeung and I together!  Are we human beings or Human Resources? DEI is...2022-10-0353 minBetter Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy266. Be Like The Moon: Reflect Someone Else’s Light. Rabbi Levi WeltonWho are the people who have made the biggest impact in your life? Have you thought about the humble heroes who have shaped you?  Evan Rabin, former guest of the Better Call Daddy introduced me to his rabbi, Rabbi Welton!  Small world, big Gd! Son of a rabbi, who was once in a movie, today we are talking about the silent heroes who have led the way and the Noahide code!  Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy. Rabbi Welton likes dressing up, whether it’s the long black coat of a Chassidic rabbi, the white coat...2022-09-3044 minBetter Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy264. The Recipe For Surviving The Apocalypse. G. Michael HopfHave you ever thought of writing a book and then hesitated or thought you maybe you needed to take a course first?  Guess what?  You can learn along the way, just commit!  You don’t even have to have an outline take it from a USA Today Best Selling Author, G. Michael Hopf!  You may even become someone’s role model.  Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy! If you enjoy reading about post-apocalyptic landscapes, Wild West gunfights and the creepy world of the paranormal, then you're in the right place because G. Michael Hopf has writt...2022-09-221h 03Better Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy262. Spaghetti Thinking, Stress Stacking, And Creating A Healthy Family. Sarah K. RamseyA lot of women want to believe the best in people and then they get tricked!  Cue the dramatic music!  Music connects us all, even the stomp and holler kind!  Sarah K Ramsey played the piano from 6-18 because she couldn’t back out on her piano teacher!  She felt like she was making decisions for years by handing out permission slips to others.  Are you giving advice you’re not taking? “You are the one constant in your life!” Sarah was quoted on the Today Show saying it!  She’s also recently starred on the Your Best Self with Dr. D...2022-09-171h 12Better Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy261. Why Am I Alive, Born To Prove! Lily BraschLily Brasch came on the Better Call Daddy show about a year ago.  Since then she has broken world records, spoken on stages and starred in a documentary headed to Sundance! Shout out to Tom Jones who mentored Lily and also guested on the show!   When Lily Brasch was born her parents were told she wouldn’t live past two years old.  She has a rare form of muscular dystrophy.  She believes she was born to prove!   She believes we all have barriers that can be overcome.  She knows her purpo...2022-09-1225 minBetter Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy260. Father’s Day Will Never Be The Same. Andrea CargillAll publicity is good publicity, it’s how you respond to it! How did Andrea Cargill get into the celebrity chef scene and start managing Chef Katsuji Tanabe a former guest on the Better Call Daddy Show?  Andrea says it’s important to do the work we care about, and that might have something to do with her military roots!  How can we do to get more involved in our communities?  What has Andrea learned from working in the media?  How can you navigate with tragedy happening in the background? We don’t go through things, we grow through th...2022-09-091h 13Better Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy258. No One Stops Using Drugs Until They Want To! Enrique Olivares- PelayoEven if you were raised in a stable loving home kids can still chose to rebel.  In honor of National recovery awareness month in September I’m bringing you a story of overcoming addiction.  How do teens fall into drugs?  How would you react as a parent?  Are drugs on your radar?  What’s the playbook say to do? Parents have a limit to what they can fix! Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy. Connect with Reena bettercalldaddy.com linkedin.com/in/reenafriedmanwatts twitter.com/reenareena instagram.com/reena...2022-09-031h 02Better Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy257. Scrum Distilled And Easier Speeches: Felipe Engineer-ManriquezDid your parents ever force you into any activities?  Have you ever chosen not to do something because your parents were doing it?  Felipe Engineer- Manriquez is not your typical engineer!  Today we will be talking about the soap opera of scrum methodology! He uses walk up music in his keynotes to jolt the audience to life and learned public speaking from his daddy!  What can I get the audience to do?  Who can I connect with?  How do I rope them back in if I lose them?  What works and what doesn’t?  Are you conditioned to play it safe?  ...2022-08-3055 minBetter Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy252. Better Call Daddy Theme Song. Lowry Olafson What does Better Call Daddy mean?  How do you develop a theme song?  Who is your father to you?  Who do you call when you need strength?  How did Lowry Olafson start creating music?  How does he help others develop power songs?  Songs are declaring I am who I am, who I am.  Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy. Writer of PowerSongs. 9 albums and over 500 songwriting sessions with more than 10,000 people. It's your life. Make it sing!  Today we are writing my anthem.  Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space for Controversy.   Lowry Olafson has written songs since he was a k...2022-08-0654 minBetter Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy251. A Letter To My Daughter, Blue Collar Cash. Ken Rusk What should you be chasing in life other than dollars?  What does entrepreneurship mean?  How important is it to be in control of your own life?  Get busy living, it goes fast!  If you want something, see it, and go get it! "It’s not what you do for a living, it’s what you do with, what you do, for a living."   What started off as a letter to his daughter turned into an 80,000-word manuscript.  Now Ken Rusk is figuring out the business side of writing his book.  He didn't know he'd become an author. Today he's...2022-08-0439 minBetter Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy250. Who Really Makes The Ultimate Choice? Jessi Shuraleff, This Is My TruthWhere are my type A personalities who like to control everything?  Today we are going to talk about motherhood, IVF children, medical reduction, genetic markers, and life lessons that put your relationship to the test.  1 in 4 women have either had a miscarriage or a loss.  What percentage of women are talking about it?  You really only see the tip of the iceberg!  Are you judging others or taking your mask off?  What is it that you need?  Can women have it all?  Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy.   An effective storyteller & passionate people-first leader, J...2022-07-2954 minBetter Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy247. Blind Pony As True A Story As I Can Tell. Samantha HartWhat’s the meaning of a name?  What happened to you?  We are a sum of our life's experiences, and it's up to us to turn them into positive experiences.  It’s not so easy to let go of trauma when it lives inside your soul!  Parents from opposite sides of the track, abuse, and running away from the farm, sometimes life can feel like a cruel joke.  Samantha Hart felt like the blind pony she raised.  She says there are a lot of blind ponies out there.   Today I’m talking to a risk-taker, a farm girl, and an i...2022-07-151h 00Better Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy246. Daddy Drank. Dylan Hodge: The HodgePodge PodcastDylan Hodge has the biggest podcast in Mississippi that he started right out of high school, The HodgePodge Podcast.  Music is the backbone and his first love.  HodgePodge Productions is the ultimate dream he’s working towards now!  He’s journaling daily, learning to communicate better, and overcoming his father's flaws!  Today he's reading a poem, Daddy Drank, about a daddy life-changing lesson. Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy. The HodgePodge Podcast is a podcast about anything and everything. The podcast covers multiple topics, including music, the paranormal, wrestling, comedy and so much more! Ea...2022-07-1346 minBetter Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy244. Johnny Spoils Front Page News On PurposeHow do we make our parents proud? How does our DNA shape us?  Ever heard of primal scream therapy?Statistically John Maye shouldn’t even be where he is!  He thought his family might even be cursed!  Today Johnny Spoiler is baring his soul and talking about his predecessors! Johnny Spoiler watched a lot of movies growing up!  He started writing scripts, became his own conquering hero, and learned how to entertain a crowd as a high school mascot!  Today John is a dad and teaching his kids to tone down their jokes!  Better Call Daddy: The Safe Spa...2022-07-061h 10Better Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy240. Found My Twin At 49, Time To Shine Today! L. Scott FergusonHave you spit into a container and explored your DNA on 23 and me?  Scott Ferguson is an introvert at heart, an adventurer, and believes in giving max effort because life is short!  He’s a realtor, an awesome-sauce podcaster, and found his twin at 49!  Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy! L. Scott Ferguson is a Lifestyle Optimation Artist and hosts the Time To Shine Today Podcast. His mission is to NOT have ANYONE feel like they have NO-ONE.  Scott’s story was highly sought after by people in the entertainment business, which he was not ready to share...2022-06-2345 minBetter Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy232. Chess, A Unifying Language For All. Evan RabinLove is in the air today on the Better Call Daddy Show!  I interview Evan Rabin days after he proposed to his fiancé!  Shout out to Stacey Ehrlick!  Mazal tov!  He’s a true New Yorker, a National chess master, podcaster, host of Premier Chess Podcast, and fabulous Shaily Hakimian connected us!  Developing a chess mindset can be a competitive sport!  Chess has been in my family for years and today Daddy’s giving some advice to the newly engaged couple!  Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy! Premier Chess CEO Evan Rabin fell in love with ch...2022-05-2340 minBetter Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy231. To Love And Be Loved After Trafficking And Trauma. Lena CebulaLena Cebula never would have imagined sharing her miraculous story.  She felt like there was no hope for someone like her growing up in Ukraine.  She was human trafficked to Israel, addicted to drugs, found God, and had her prayers answered.  Today she’s a Christian, an author, motivational speaker, podcaster, host of Love & Bloved, and social justice advocate. Her podcast was created to encourage, inspire and to give hope.  If you have pain, keep trying!  Have faith! Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Comtroversy. Are you struggling to believe there is a purpose for you...2022-05-201h 02Better Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy229. Understanding The Financial And The Human Side Of Healthcare. Thomas J. MacdonaldWhich is a dirtier word financial services or senior care?  What are your goals in setting up a trust and long term care?  What is a trust?  Can the government come after assets?  How can you work well with your spouse?  How can the care industry be improved?  How do we pay for it?  What’s residents’ choice?  How do you feel about nursing homes if something happens?  How are you going to care for yourself when you are older? Today we are talking to Thomas Macdonald about legacy planning and healthcare.  You better make sure things are clearly sp...2022-05-1144 minBetter Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy228. Manning Up Early And Leveling Up From Latvia! Edward PurmalisWhatever it takes, Edward Purmalis is going to do it and document the journey along the way.  Edward has seen both sides of having money the good and the bad. He went into the workforce at nineteen because he had to.  How does emotional growth come into play?  How do you treat someone like a sale?  How do you find sales opportunities?  How do you perform well on social media?  How do you grow a successful podcast? What is it like being raised by a single mom?  He became a de facto chef for one and knows how to...2022-05-0950 minBetter Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy227. Caretaking, Advocating, and Dropping DEI GEMS Genesis Amaris KempGenesis Amaris Kemp is the glue of her family, the baby of five siblings, she grew up in Houston, has lived there her whole life, and shines her light bright for so many! Why do the good people have to die young?  How can we go to work when our loved ones are sick and need us?  How do we navigate home health and the vocabulary?  What are some mental health hacks we can use to be resilient? Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy. Genesis Amaris Kemp is the host of the...2022-05-0658 minBetter Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy226. From Wall Street Banker To Bio-Health Hacker. Boomer Anderson Host of Decoding SuperhumanBoomer Anderson learned meditation from his mom, and derivatives from his dad.  He always liked learning complex subjects.  His parents fed his interests whether BBQ cookoffs, buying stocks, or health and fitness.  At thirty years old he discovered he had a cardiovascular condition even with twelve percent body fat, and running a seven-minute mile.  What do we have if we don’t have our health? His circadian rhythms needed repairing!  How many hours of sleep are you getting?  Are these lifestyle modifications available to me?  Can we prevent health problems? Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controver...2022-05-0455 minBetter Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy225. Masterful Made Up Stories and Trainwreck Transitions Kerri TwiggLead with what you are shy about!  Today we are talking about owning the specialness of your story, getting real in the business world, and what being a bully was like!  Kerri Twigg became a masterful storyteller and learned it from her daddy!  His wild storytelling abilities and talents helped him get back up and rise the ranks in the railroad industry after getting his foot run over by a train!   Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy. Kerri Twigg is an international career coach who uses storytelling, mindfulness, and meditation to help people achieve happ...2022-04-2650 minBetter Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy222. Going Through the Crucible, Quitproof With Mental Strength and Resilience. Tom JonesHow do you NOT quit?  How do you go from victim to victor?  Today's guest is a former marine, well-known ultra-endurance athlete, and Muay Thai champ, Tom Jones has been doing self-improvement for years.  In fact, he's certified in Mark Divine's Unbeatable Mind coaching program.  Fail Forward Fast!  He recently helped one of my former guests, Lily Brasch, reach a new world record at Camelback Mountain.  Lily Brasch has never met anyone with the condition she has, it's a rare form of muscular dystrophy.  She had been encouraged to quit, sit in a wheelchair and take a free ride, and the...2022-04-1657 minBetter Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy221. Changing My Family’s Narrative. Christopher Ward Jr.Today we are breaking out the dance moves and breaking down boundaries with Christopher Ward Jr.!  Do you know what you believe in, how to present it, and how to embody it?  That’s your brand message and how you can make an impact in the world!  In this episode we discuss how circumstances don’t determine your future, your vision can be bigger!  We are talking about self discovery and storytelling!  Chris Ward says your why is surface level!  Gotta go deeper and ask more questions!  Most people today want to be digital marketers, don’t lose your uniqueness fa...2022-04-1254 minBetter Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy220. What’s An Executive Producer And How To Be A Game-Changing One! Tarin LaughlinToday's a Nanny 911 reunion!  Tarin Laughlin and I talk about what's happened since I left California!  What does a story producer or story editor do?  What has the entertainment industry morphed into?  Today I catch up with Tarin Laughlin who I worked with on multiple reality shows.  Tarin has been working in Hollywood for two decades and gave me a leg up.  She says it's harder to break into the industry today.  What is the production community like today?  Does film school matter?  How do you find an agent?  Working freelance is not for the faint of heart and always be...2022-04-0748 minBetter Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy219. Counselor To The Abuser. Eliav FriedmanWho needs therapy?  Most could benefit from it!  What are healthy boundaries?  Do you talk to your kids about sex?  What are cognitive distortions? Today’s guest Eliav Friedman works with young men who have molested other children who have behaved inappropriately in a sexual manner with other young men or women.  What causes sexual abuse?  Should pornography be legal?  Do you have filters on your phone?  Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy! Trigger warning mentions of sexual abuse. Connect with Eliav https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliav-friedman-520b581a7 ...2022-04-041h 08Better Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy218. Outhouse to Penthouse. Tessa GreenspanIt's not where you came from it's where you are going and what you decide to do with your life!  Think about that! You can be a victim or a victor!  Tessa Greensan's mom was her mother and her father!  Tessa's mom never felt sorry for herself even though she lost a leg, and got a prosthesis at twenty years old.  Tessa's mom greatly inspired her path to success and became a motivator in her life.  She told Tessa she was God's child and loved her unconditionally. Tessa manifested Bob Proctor writing the forward to her book, Outho...2022-03-3159 minBetter Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy217. Become A Pirate! Kindness Is Cool. Russ JohnsWhy did that happen to me?  How you see a circumstance, happening to you versus for you, is how you learn and persevere!  How are you going to move forward and pick up the pieces?  Today’s guest, Russ Johns has done this multiple times!  You can be better at moving forward but can’t change the past.  It’s so hard and painful when people don’t see things the way you do!  Everyone has a certain level of pirate in them, kindness is cool smiles are free!   Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy. Be SEEN | Be HE...2022-03-2843 minBetter Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy216. A Happy Head, Why Aren’t I Dead? Paul WilsonWe choose whether to be victims or to move on with our lives and laugh!  You too can get along with your life!  This too shall pass!  You can make your life more fun, fulfilling, and more YOU!  Sometimes you meet people on Facebook, sometimes people introduce you, and sometimes you get juicy guests by someone posting in a Jay Shetty coaching group about your podcast!  Universal consciousness is all about connecting with people and making an impact.  Paul Wilson has gotten out of a really dark place in fact he’s asked himself why am I not dead yet?  Be...2022-03-2555 minBetter Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy215. Craig & Neshama Parks Party Central Daddy Daughter DuoI absolutely loved the message I received from today’s guest Craig Parks: “First off I want to say thank you so much for the podcast you did with Oscar Stewart.  As a synagogue professional myself and in light of what happened in Texas this episode really resonated with me as we try to balance security with our Jewish value of hachnasat orchim, welcoming the stranger.   Your podcast is so diverse and as a professional musician, parent educator and entrepreneur it would be a treat to share music, stories, and ways for parents to create lifelo...2022-03-2138 minBetter Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy214. Disrupting Manufacturing and Old School Thinking. Adam LivesayWhat are the differences between the old and new manufacturing?  What is IoT and a technology stack? What solutions are you providing, that’s what people want to know!  Manufacturing was lagging in technology and not a lot of people were jumping into it.  Ripe for disrupting!  Cloud technology has changed everything in the industrial space!  Adapt or go out of business! What's it like to work with family and create good culture for millennials in a connected world?  Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy! Adam Livesay is the cofounder of Elevāt.IoT, a ke...2022-03-1843 minBetter Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy213. The Music Man With A Business Plan. Jay FranzeJay Franze loves to continually learn and has a passion for helping others!  He says the more you know the more valuable you are!  He originally went to school for audio engineering and got a backup business degree thanks to his dad.   His father passed away young at 47, and now Jay’s going to be a dad again at 53 and feels lucky to be here!  Jay’s daughter connected with my daughter over makeup and I think there could be a future collaboration in the works!  25 years in Nashville recording with country music artists like Dave Matthews, Tracy Byrd, and Keith...2022-03-1656 minBetter Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy212. Rewire Your Marriage Without Changing Your Partner. Beth MillerOnly twenty percent of marriages are happy!  Might have something to do with infidelity and finances?  How do you go from exhausted and overwhelmed to relaxed and feeling good?  Who am I? Why am I upset?  Have you lost your identity in your marriage?  Ever felt self absorbed or given up part of yourself?  Do you have hard boundaries with social media?  Time to get into the subconscious mind and be aware of your triggers! Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy. Beth Miller is the founder of Soulify Wellness, a Marriage Coach, a Teacher of Psychol...2022-03-1453 minBetter Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy211. Kosher Cooking Picked Me. Top Chef Katsuji TanabeToday we are hosting the legendary groundbreaking celebrity chef Katsuji Tanabe. Katsuji comes from humble upbringings. Coming to America at 18 years old, Tanabe struggled to make ends meet. He lived a quaint life in Los Angeles where he shared a one bedroom apartment with his mom and sister; working multiple jobs to get by.  Chef Tanabe’s big break came in 2005 when he was promoted to Executive Sous Chef at Mastros and was later asked to appear in PBS’ “Cooking Under Fire.” Since then, he has appeared on multiple television shows including Top Chef, Food Fighters, and Chow Mast...2022-03-1138 minBetter Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy209. Addiction, Recovery, And The Babysitter Murders! Brock BevellReality can be harsh especially for an undercover cop!  Today’s guest, Brock Bevell, says time does not heal violence and we are only as sick as our secrets!  If we don’t break the cycles they can repeat.  Family can be a struggle!  If we don’t talk about it, then why did we experience it? Today we are investigating trauma, pornography, abandonment, religiosity, murder, and grief of a sister we don’t talk about.  Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy. Brock Bevell is the host of the Chase The Vase Podcast. Brock is a retired...2022-03-021h 27Better Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy208. Learning From The Best Sales Trainer In The World, Who Was Also My Dad. Simon LaderSimon Lader’s parents are real heroes!  They were very approachable and open communicators that he models today!  His dad dreamed of living in Israel and his mom made that dream happen!  What a woman!  Simon’s dad was the moral center of his universe!  They had many shared passions and were incredibly close!  The connection between a parent and a child is a very special one and the theme of the show.  Today we are talking about his origin story, his parents’ influence, and lessons learned! Today Simon gets to talk to fascinating people everyday as a recruiter, im...2022-03-0152 minBetter Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy207. My Father Helped Me Build My Podcast Business, Mr. Thrive Media! Chaz VolkWhat makes a parent great?  What’s the secret to happiness?  How do you turn anger into a good fuel source?  How do you start a podcast?  What is it really like to work in the film industry?  Chaz Volk got to work on sets with Gordon Ramsey, Tony Hawk, and Howie Mandel to name a few before turning his passion into an podcast agency! “It is a life that I have desired and I will thrive.” and “Attitude is aptitude.”   Gratitude and Masochism are the two things you need to be happy in life, you need t...2022-02-2453 minBetter Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy206. Chasing The Insights While Including The Family. Vince WarnockEntrepreneurs are not the only people in the world although sometimes we think we are!  We have the tendency to overwork! We have a warped view of the world, thinking that everyone is probably starting a business.   Work is not as important as family and entrepreneurs need to remember that!  How about taking the family along for the ride?  How can we get creative when obstacles arise?  Should you leave your high paying job for no paycheck?  What does that conversation look like with your spouse?  Showing your kids examples of what works and what doesn’t is really...2022-02-2157 minBetter Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy204. You’ve Got Mail, Strategically Communicated. Janice FogartyHow do you pitch the media strategically?  How do you build relationships that feel genuine?  How do you write in your clients’ voice? Today’s guest has quite the unique love story and she learned to be a strategic communicator advocating for her children!  No fluff needed!  She’s a coffee-drinking, intuitive, and analytical, slightly dry host of the Connections, Coffee & Confidence podcast and the daughter of a Mountie!  Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy. Janice Fogarty is a communications strategist who specializes in crafting messaging and creating purposeful content for brilliant women; she helps w...2022-02-1543 minBetter Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy201. The Masked Saint, A Saint In My Book! Chris WhaleySeason 3!!!  Today’s special guest is a husband, father, grandfather, pastor and former professional wrestler, Chris Whaley!  He’s lived his dream and his calling.  It was even turned into a movie!  What’s it like to see your story told?  What’s it like to be on set with a director’s chair? Chris Whaley is a modern day vigilante who believes in good triumphing evil.  He combats it and practices what he preaches! Married for 47 years he sees Gd in all parts of his life including wrestling!  What’s wrestling really like?  Is it staged?  Are the...2022-02-0456 minBetter Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy200. Surrogacy, What Kind Of Mother Will I Be? Arsiak VartenianArsiak Vartenian and I met at a Broad Shoulders women’s networking event in Chicago!  She’s an open book, a role model for women, and had quite the emotional journey to becoming a mother.  Multiple miscarriages, IVF doctors, pregnancies, embryos, and surrogacy, is becoming a mom instinctual?  Did you make plans to become a parent? Did you talk to medical professionals to find out what to expect when you’re expecting?  What kind of mother will you be?  What do you wish you knew before embarking on the parenthood adventure?  Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy. Arsiak Vartenian, i...2022-01-3151 minBetter Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy199. The Truth About College. Robert McGrawA lot of kids getting ready to attend college could use a guide!  There’s a lot to figure out and you need a plan!  Where are all the college scholarships hiding?  What will payments look like for a hundred thousand dollars in debt for a masters degree?  There are opportunities available to fund college instead of sleeping in.  Today we talk to Rob McGraw, Global Talent Leader, Author of 12 Lies About College, and my toastmaster mentor about what to consider before attending university!  Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy!  Robert McGraw was born in t...2022-01-2843 minBetter Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy198. Pulling Back The Curtain On The Stripper World and The Business of Podcasting . PixieWant to be crazy? Go live your life!  That was the message Pixie got from her parents!  Pixie became independent when she got pregnant and became a mother.  She's now a podcaster, entertainer, content creator, Twitter #spaceshost, Hostess of Project Podcast with Pixie, and Next On Stage One.  Twenty three years in the adult entertainment industry she's got lots of wild shenanigans to talk about from her past.  Today we are busting hot button topics. Things that are adult should stay adult!  You have to have boundaries!  No touchy no touchy!  Dancing is time for money!  I'm never goi...2022-01-2454 minBetter Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy196. Is it my fault? Alana SharpsWe have so much more power than we realize!  We can choose what we believe and what we take on!  Sometimes we give other people’s perceptions of us too much weight!  You are not crazy!  You don’t have to repeat generational patterns!  You can get brave and liberate yourself from abuse!  We don’t have to stay hurt, we can move forward and live an abundant life! Today Alana Sharps is speaking out against narcissism and breaking free from shame!  Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy! Alana Sharps is a multi-talented Business Strategist, T...2022-01-1748 minBetter Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy195. Losing A Daddy While Becoming A Mommy. Trisha ReyesHow do you soldier on when taking care of a sick parent? What’s it like parenting three kids while your husband is deployed?  Where does Judaism fit into all of this?  Trish Reyes is a military spouse, mom to three girls, nutritional therapist, virtual assistant, and host of the Choose Mom Podcast. Originally from New Jersey, she has hopped around the county living in Maryland, Florida, Virginia, Nevada, and California. When she’s not momming, you can find her hiking, working on a home diy project, planning an adventure for her family, baking sourdough bread, or listening to a podc...2022-01-1335 minBetter Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy194. Black Girls Versus White Girls, Is There A Difference? Duke LottDuke Lott is an inspirational personality, a thoughtful marketer, and a motivational speaker, that has worked in the inner city for over a decade.  He came to my podcast prepared to talk about gun violence, interracial dating, the opioid crisis, and his daddy!  Serving as Program Director for non-profits, Duke discovered his passion for mentoring and public speaking. As a former collegiate tennis player, Duke learned how to communicate with people of different races, creeds and colors which he uses to inspire changes in how people view, deal and discuss race relations. Based in Michigan, Duke is a Certified Crisis Prev...2022-01-1043 minBetter Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy193. Poway Protector Oscar Stewart Reacts to Synagogue Shooter‘s SentenceToday's episode is a re-broadcast of the live interview I did with army veteran Oscar Stewart, the Protector of Poway Chabad at a Shul Safety Team Officer event in Chicago sponsored by the Concerned Citizen's League.  When the shooting started in Poway that Passover, chaos erupted, and human instincts kicked in.  As an army veteran, he knew what he had to do, and didn't think twice.  Oscar did two tours during Operation Iraqi Freedom, and his training prepared him as he ran into the line of fire. Stewart emphasized the importance of training repeatedly until the...2022-01-0729 minBetter Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy192. All I Need Is Love, Celia Love.Kicking off the new year, 2022, with a very special guest, my daughter, Celia!  One of my favorite parts of creating The Better Call Daddy show is involving my family!  They are my biggest fans! Celia is part of my intro, transitions, and today a star interview!  Make sure you listen until the end for a good laugh!  Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy!   subscribe for more inter generational wisdom and leave us a five star review ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy Me and my daddy would would love to hear...2022-01-0421 minBetter Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy191. Who knew? Orphans Needed The Miracle Foundation! Caroline BoudreauxCaroline Boudreaux is a social entrepreneur, a sales pro, and The Founder of Miracle Foundation.  Caroline grew up one of seven children, was deeply loved and believes every child deserves that!  What rights do children have?  How many are lacking love?  Have you ever wanted to quit your job and travel the world?  Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy. In May 2000, on Mother’s Day, Caroline’s life changed forever as she visited India for the first time and met a group of more than 100 orphaned children. The children were bald and filthy with empty-looking eyes — yet...2021-12-3050 minBetter Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy190. Intuitive, Intentional, And Integrative Mindset Coach! Jennifer Spor What’s the difference between fate and destiny?  Has our soul been here before? Jennifer Spor is a leading mindset coach and spiritual teacher for purpose-driven entrepreneurs and corporate leaders, a highly gifted intuitive, and host of The Awake & On Purpose Podcast.  She’s been on her own from a young age, she went from living in survival mode, and feeling like she had something to prove, to rediscovering her purpose and learning how to take action.  She says becoming an entrepreneur is the ultimate journey of faith and mindset!  The systems we’ve been living in aren’t working!  ...2021-12-2847 minBetter Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy189. The Food Freakk Stephen Cusato Followed In His Father’s FootstepsStephen Cusato followed in his father’s footsteps!  His father worked in the advertising industry for 35 years and that’s where Stephen got his start and developed his business mind.  Stephen noticed social media emerging and got into food blogging, the food freakk was born.  He started taking photos of what recipes should look like at every stage!  Next came blogging, building a brand, and documenting his journey!  He became a turn-key solution for brands!  What are the mistakes people are going to make with the preparation of food? He started Not Another Cooking Show for everyday people who want to le...2021-12-2454 minBetter Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy188. Finding Light On The Last Night Of Hanukkah Mordechai Ben AvrahamMordechai Ben Avraham born Shariff Hasan and Reena talk about transformations and the many he’s had!  Mordechai found his Torah path and it’s far from his Hollywood entertainment roots!  How are his talents playing into his spiritual life?  What was it like to move to Mea She’arim, one of the oldest religious communities outside the Old City Jerusalem, and covert to Judaism?  How can we find light in the darkness on the last night of Hanukkah?  How can we all get more out of life and download more? Mordechai worked for Warner Music from 2008- 2011 and...2021-12-2341 minBetter Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy187. Tapping On EFT’s Door. Nancy LinneroothEveryone has stuff to work through!  It’s okay to be where you are!  Let’s go deeper and move to where you want to be!  With straight talk and humor, Nancy Linnerooth releases subconscious success blocks holding women entrepreneurs back from the next level in their business so they make more money, become more visible, and have a bigger impact. She draws on nine years as a Harvard Law School-trained attorney, seventeen as a therapist, and over fifteen practicing EFT/Tapping. With her help, clients finally follow through on their dreams and create the busines...2021-12-2029 minBetter Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy186. Marc Halpert’s Dad Taught Him To Care Monarch HealthcareNo one wants to end up in a nursing home!  Marc Halpert wants to change that up! With almost two decades of healthcare experience, Marc Halpert, Chief Operating Offer at Monarch Healthcare Management, focuses on making his staff and residents smile, every minute of everyday.  Marc previously served as a Vice President of Business Development for over 2,500 beds in Illinois and has several years experience as a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator. His insights gained from his experience have led to outstanding client satisfaction.  Is Monarch Healthcare growing?  What do employees want to know about the executive leadership team?  What’...2021-12-1736 minBetter Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy173. Grief, Goals, And Global Growth. Jacob LethbridgeWhat happens when your daddy encourages you to think big and imagine that anything is possible?  People who focus on gratitude and what they vibe with, will attract it! Jacob Lethbridge is a motivational speaker, author, and course creator.  He tells himself and his daughter they are unique and have a one-of-kind magnificence.  He loves being a daddy to a daughter and seeing people succeed! In 2016 his son passed away and that was a turning point in his life to start living more intentionally and really rewrite his story in a more positive way.  After 8 misc...2021-10-2957 minBetter Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy171. A Pregnant Prisoner. Amanda AckerWhat’s it like to go to jail while pregnant?  Talk about mom guilt!  Was Amanda Acker treated differently?  Sometimes life spirals out of control and it’s hard to believe in yourself and survive it!  Today Amanda gets super vulnerable about landing up in jail, motherhood, podcasting, and having an unavailable daddy.  No let downs today!  Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy.  Coming from a past of drug abuse, homelessness, and being a convicted felon, Amanda has broken through and was able to let the good things into her life. Amanda is now on a mission t...2021-10-201h 10Better Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy132. Meditation Is Medication For The Mind. Bill O’HerronBill O’Herron is stepping into positive energy, sitting in gratitude, and practicing intentionality.  He’s coming up on 9000 hours of meditation and encourages you to try it as well. We are all interconnected!  He says focus on being soul rich! He believes in continual learning and moving the needle.  Invest in experiences and choose to be of service if you want a shift! Bill O’Herron is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been studying, teaching, and counseling for the last 16 years. His work is focused on helping clients better understand the challenges and work...2021-06-2048 minBetter Call DaddyBetter Call Daddy13. Arranged Marriage, Autism, and Action! JV Ed BharathanFrom agreeing to an arranged marriage with a woman he didn’t like to getting arrested and going to jail and creating a one-stop-shop for children with autism, JV Ed Bharathan has a great story to tell on this week’s episode of Better Call Daddy.  We all have our own unique “map” which helps us understand ourselves and others. Increased self-awareness is key to maximizing your career and life. The YouMap® assessment reveals your strengths, values, skills, and interests. There is also a YouMap® Youth assessment for kids! To get your personalized YouMap®, go to myyoumap.com and use...2020-08-2824 min